Boys Emotions

As individuals we all shine in our own ways. These wonderful quick stories focus on the character's feelings. Each story promotes a positive message. They will leave you Feeling Fantastico!

Amazing Ayaan loves being a superhero - he helps a friend who has fallen on the playground, gives pushes on the swings, and offers a boost to those who need it at the rock wall.

David is determined to learn to jump on horseback if it kills him. And sometimes, he's afraid it might, like when Comet balks and won't go over the crossbar. Now that David's father is back in town, he's promised to teach David how to jump like a champion. But David can't let him know how scared he is. Because there's one thing that scares David more than falling off a horse, and that's disappointing his father. Can he overcome his fear, or even talk about it?

There's a flock of parrots in Zoe's backyard! No one knows where they came from, but they aren't as big a surprise as the sight of Zoe's mother, who has just arrived from California. She wants Zoe to move back home with her - something Zoe has been waiting to hear for months. But why does leaving Ambler and Dr. Mac's place seem so much harder than she expected?

The “Young Boy Named David” series is designed to help young people deal with difficult situations that are hard to talk about and adults reconnect to their disconnected childhood helping heal broken pasts. In Book 10, you'll see that there were all types of people in David's life at this young age: some good, some bad, and some downright funny!

Tired of being poor, Steven’s father, Corey, is certain that preaching the Word of the Lord is the way to fame and fortune. So father and son take off in their dilapidated truck, with a stolen Bible and a leaky army tent, for a whirlwind tour of small Texas towns. At first, few people come to see the new tent preacher - but each day Corey’s confidence and charisma grow. Soon their fortune is growing, too, especially when they start performing bogus healings. For the first time, they can afford luxuries like expensive hotel rooms, meals in fancy restaurants, even a slick new bike for Steven.

Luke Pennybaker is sick of chores, school, and homework. Life just doesn't seem fair! So Luke decides it's time for a kid president, and during a time-out in his room he gets the idea for a "Pennies for Pennybaker" campaign. He gets a lot more support than expected - but is he really ready to be President Pennybaker?

The boy loves to be naked. He romps around his house naked and wild and free. Until he romps into his parents' closet and is inspired to get dressed. First he tries on his dad's clothes, but they don't fit well. Then he tries on his mom's clothes, and wow! The boy looks great. He looks through his mom's jewelry and makeup and tries that on, too. When he's discovered by his mother and father, the whole family (including the dog!) get in on the fun, and they all get dressed together.

L'omino anticipato, "Ossia la storia di tutti quei ragazzi che vogliono parere uomini prima del tempo", è il primo dei racconti pubblicata da Collodi nella raccolta "Storie Allegre". Ascoltandolo non può non venirci alla mente qualche espressione che si ritroverà poi in "Pinocchio"; nel racconto compare anche un cane di nome "Melampo", che si incontrerà anche nelle avventure di Pinocchio.

Emilia está preocupada porque aún no sabe atarse los cordones y además está por empezar primer grado. Pero muy pronto, y muy cerca, descubrirá un secreto maravilloso, de esos que cambian la vida de los niños (y también de los grandes). El secreto de Emilia nos propone enfocar nuestra atención en el presente, con amabilidad y curiosidad. Cuando los chicos registran sus sensaciones corporales, emociones y pensamientos, pueden elegir mejor cómo relacionarse consigo mismos y con los demás.